“For Denise:You were a daughter, a sister and a unique and loving person who lived each day with a joy that only few people ever know. It may have...Read More »
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3 of 12 | Posted by: Cynthia Stephenson-Gibbs - NC

“I am so sorry for your loss. I have loving memories of a Denise In the two years that I spent in Iowa City and weekends at the Howard House. My...Read More »
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4 of 12 | Posted by: Terri Fuller-Bever - Marietta, GA

Denise Lanette Howard was born on February 27, 1953 in Pisgah, Iowa to Everette and Carolyn (Carrigan) Howard. In 1959, Denise became a resident of the Woodward State Hospital in Woodward, Iowa. During the time she was in Woodward she would spend almost six months at home with her family. In August of 1977, she returned to Davenport to live with her parents. She worked at a handicap developmental center for a number of years.

Denise loved to mow the lawn, drive her golf cart, work on jigsaw puzzles and watch Wheel of Fortune. Her biggest thrill in life was hearing and seeing trains.

Denise died on Wednesday, May 17, 2017, at her home south of Pisgah surrounded by her family at the age of 64 years, two months and 20 days.

Denise was preceded in death by her father and brother, Lyle Eugene "Gene" Howard. She is survived by her mother, Carolyn Howard of Pisgah, Iowa; two brothers, Drew Howard of Pisgah, Iowa and Lynn Howard of Bellevue, Nebraska; one nephew, Nathan Patrick Howard of Raleigh, North Carolina; one great nephew; two great nieces and other relatives and friends.

Memories & Candles

I will always remember Denise soothing Mike to sleep in his stroller. I have wonderful, happy memories of Denise. I'm sure the world will miss her. We are thinking of you and your family.

Posted by: Fran Haas - Neighbor Jun 01, 2017

Our prayers are with your family. May Nesie rest in peace

Posted by: Ron Bell - Mondamin, IA - Family Friend May 21, 2017

For Denise:

You were a daughter, a sister and a unique and loving person who lived each day with a joy that only few people ever know. It may have been a song, a train whistle or the arrival of the mail that caught your attention. Whatever it was, your sheer joy in that moment was contagious and touched anyone near you. That is what I will always remember about you. Thank you Denise for sharing that gift.